My Tryst With Food

Once upon a time.. I happened to be sort of in love.. sort of in love meaning I cannot give myself to a woman completely the way I give myself to food.. and I admit, it would never be an out and out relationship.. so all the women in my life must know that they may come close but always second best.. in fact all my relationships are more or less based out of my love for food and that's the honest truth..

For instance in our house for the longest period and throughout my childhood, my family was very particular about not rejecting food. We weren't allowed to pass comments on food especially as my grandmother who was a disciplined lady.. a kind lady but not a strict lady and she made sure we never complained saying oh I don't like this or that kind of food. Because if I dare say that I don't like a particular dish, that will be the only thing that will be cooked for the rest of the week.

Just like this freind of mine who introduced me to a lot of variety of foods and cuisines but fortunately or unfortunately he also introduced me to his wife and she makes the best Gujarati food in the world.. and that's why I feel it's necessary for me to visit him once a week or even twice a day at times. The real question I ask myself is whether I visit my friend's place to meet him or to eat the lovely food that his wife makes.

So once I fancied this girl, enough to ask her out on a date. Usually people woo women with flowers, gifts and poetry but customary to my habit i decided to soften her up by indulging in food talk.. and luckily, even the girl appreciated food as much as she liked me.

And on a warm summer Mumbai evening we drive up to my favourite restaurant.. we sit at this table that gives the beautiful city view.. and the waiter comes along, takes our order and before we know the food arrives.

The date was going well so far and now it was time for dessert. I call out the waiter and say.. two chocolate mousse please.. the waiter politely replies.. we have just one sir.. it's like my worst nightmare coming true.. my face fell.. my heart reached my mouth and with utmost sincerity I turned towards the lady and asked.. well then.. so what will you have..? long story short she left me for good after that.